Utility specialist

Florida Pest Control • Crystal River, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to perform the dynamic combined aspects of pest control, exclusion services, minor construction, and TAP (Thermal Acoustical Pest) insulation installation allowing you to make a significant impact in the communities we serve. This role involves working around animals, insects, and termites, in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces. It also includes setting up and building exclusion traps, removing animals, and performing services from rooftops as needed. The job requires safe operation of a motor vehicle and adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• Clean shaven face (for safety reasons, to ensure rebreathers can seal properly).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and ensure it and all other equipment is kept clean.
• Move up to 50 pounds by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
• Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Push objects forward, downward, or outward with sustained force using the upper extremities to press with steady force and drag, draw, haul, or tug objects.
• Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather.
• Regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to identify pest activity.
• Perform pest control services for residential and commercial clients.
• Install and maintain termite control systems.
• Efficiently install Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) insulation, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Manage job-site preparations and clean-up for TAP insulation installation.
• Assist with light construction projects, including minor repairs and replacements related to pest damage.
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain services, ensure satisfaction, and provide guidance on pest control measures.
• Perform exclusion services and wildlife removal.
• Set up and build exclusion traps.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations.
• Participate in training to enhance skills in pest control and related services.
• Complete production forms documenting services provided.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Training and development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED